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Driver Called 'Colleague': Boss Pays Rs 4.25 Lakh for Surgery
24 Jul
Summary
- An employer paid Rs 4.25 lakh for his driver's bypass surgery.
- The employer referred to his driver as a "colleague" throughout.
- The driver had been with the employer for 15 years.
A viral social media post by cardiac surgeon Dr. Prashant Mishra detailed a remarkable act of employer compassion. An individual needing bypass surgery, employed as a driver, received full financial support from his employer for the Rs 4.25 lakh procedure.
Initially, the surgeon suggested a government hospital for free treatment. However, the patient's family preferred the current hospital, and the employer stepped in, covering the entire cost.
What truly distinguished this act was the employer's perspective. When informed of the successful surgery, he referred to the driver as his "colleague." He explained that after 15 years of working together, their roles, though different, made them colleagues, not mere employee and employer.
Dr. Mishra was deeply moved, reflecting on the importance of recognizing the dignity and respect owed to domestic help and staff. This sentiment resonated widely online, sparking discussions about labor dignity.
